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<br />PLAN, BACKGROUND, AND PURPOSE <br />Ramsey County Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan | July 2012 1-3 <br />on that risk assessment. This plan has been formally adopted by each participating entity and is required <br />to be updated every five years. <br />1.5 Consistency with Federal and State Mitigation Policies <br />The plan is intended to enhance and complement state and federal recommendations for the mitigation of <br />natural and technological hazards in the following ways: <br /> Substantially reduce the risk of loss of life, injuries, and hardship from the destruction of natural and <br />technological disasters on an ongoing basis. <br /> Improve the public’s awareness of the need for individual preparedness and building safer, more <br />disaster-resilient communities. <br /> Develop strategies for long-term community sustainability during community disasters. <br /> Develop governmental and business continuity plans that will continue essential private sector and <br />governmental activities during disasters. <br />FEMA publishes many guidance documents for local governments for mitigating natural disasters. The <br />Ramsey County Multijurisdictional HMP fully recognizes, adopts, incorporates, and endorses the <br />following principles: <br /> Develop a strategic mitigation plan for Ramsey County. <br /> Enforce current building codes. <br /> Develop incentives to promote mitigation. <br /> Incorporate mitigation of natural hazards into land-use plans. <br /> Promote awareness of mitigation opportunities and programs throughout our community on a <br />continual basis. <br /> Identify potential funding sources for mitigation projects. <br />The private sector is often an overlooked segment of the community during disasters. It is vital that this <br />sector of a community is included in mitigation efforts that are consistent with state and federal <br />recommendations such as the following: <br /> Develop mitigation incentives with insurance agencies and lending institutions. <br /> Encourage the creation of a business continuity plan for the continuance of commerce during <br />disasters. <br /> Partner with businesses in an effort to communicate with customers about the hazards in our <br />community and possible solutions. <br />Individual citizens must be made aware of the hazards they face. Additionally, they must be educated in <br />how to protect themselves from the hazards they face. They must be shown that mitigation is an important <br />part of reducing loss of life and property in their community. Their support is critical to the success of any <br />mitigation effort. The Ramsey County Multijurisdictional HMP supports the following FEMA <br />recommendations regarding individual citizens: <br /> Become educated on the hazards that you and your community face. <br /> Become part of the process by supporting and encouraging mitigation programs that reduce <br />vulnerability to disasters.